Poly-axial Joint (Ball & Socket) PDF
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Tanta University Faculty of Medicine
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This document describes the poly-axial joint, specifically the ball and socket joint. It explains that the movements within this type of joint are nearly free in all directions around multiple axes, and that the articulating surfaces are usually a rounded head and a cup-shaped socket. An example of a poly-axial joint is the hip joint.
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Poly-axial joint (Ball & socket) 1. The movements are free, nearly in all directions around more than two axes 2. The articulating surfaces are usually a hemispherical head (ball) which fits into a cup shaped surface (socket) 3. Example : Hip joints Poly-axial joint (Ball & socket) 1
Poly-axial joint (Ball & socket) 1. The movements are free, nearly in all directions around more than two axes 2. The articulating surfaces are usually a hemispherical head (ball) which fits into a cup shaped surface (socket) 3. Example : Hip joints Poly-axial joint (Ball & socket) 1
